MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ones in nearside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
offside mirror glass small crack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
o/s front tyre low on tread
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
o/s front tyre low on tread
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX59 ULT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 82,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX59 ULT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YX59 ULT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2009.
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